Europe: severe flooding

Severe flooding is currently impacting parts of Central and Eastern Europe, particularly Czech Republic, Slovakia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

New Zealanders are advised to follow any instructions issued by the local authorities (including evacuation orders), and to international media and other sources of information, including social media, to stay informed of the latest developments and advice. New Zealanders should stay in contact with family and friends to keep them informed of your plans and well-being.

In the event of an emergency, dial the European-wide emergency number: 112.

New Zealanders requiring consular assistance should contact the relevant New Zealand Embassy or Consulate. Details of New Zealand’s diplomatic representation in Europe can be found here.

For consular emergencies, contact the New Zealand 24/7 consular emergency line on 0800 30 10 30 or +64 99 20 20 20.

For all New Zealanders either living or travelling overseas, you can register your details with SafeTravel. If you register with us, we're able to relay important information to you, as part of New Zealand's consular response to an overseas emergency.